Deputy Director General of the Department of Internal Trade identified many factors supporting both the weather and the start of a new school year, the demand for eggs is higher. Plus the cost of animal feed is not high. Therefore, it is not a reason to raise the price of assorted eggs in front of the farm again. Emphasize that the prices of all products are tracked continuously. Coriander was found. The price of lemons has been reduced.

Mr. Udom Srisomsong, deputy director general of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that the Department of Internal Trade is closely monitoring the price of chicken eggs. and sees that there is currently no reason or factor to raise the price of assorted eggs at the farm from 3.80 baht/egg to 4 baht/egg because the domestic demand for eggs has increased after schools across the country have opened their classes. And the export of chicken eggs to foreign markets began to decrease. In addition, the weather is getting cool, not too hot. This increases the number of chicken eggs. Including in the matter of cost of animal feed is not higher than last year, so the Department sees that the positive factors outweigh the negative factors. Therefore, there is no reason for the price of assorted eggs in front of the farm to increase from the current price in any way.

In addition to the overall price of chicken eggs At the end of last week, he went to the area to monitor the situation and survey the prices of goods at Prachaniwet 1 Market, Chatuchak District and Ying Charoen Market, Bang Khen District, Bangkok found that prices of pork products remained stable. Most of vegetable products remained stable. But there are some types that have reduced retail prices, namely onions and coriander, which are expected to return to normal within 1-2 weeks. Due to the rainy season cause the temperature to drop Yield grows better And the production was damaged by the inclement weather decreased. Resulting in more produce entering the market. Lemons start to enter the production season. As a result, more products are returned to the market. It also emphasizes the said market. Encourage the merchants to clearly display the price tag. and take care of the scales to be clear and accurate The market has central scales for people to check the weight of the product. to build consumer confidence

In addition, next week, June 3, is an important Buddhist day, Vesak Day. Therefore, inspecting the shops that sell Buddhist amulets, Yai Prachachuen, found that the shops are operating according to the law. The store has closed the price tag and the quantity of products is exactly as specified. Including a complete, clear, correct list of products, however, the Department has sent officers to inspect in addition to regular inspections in order to deter people from seizing opportunities to deceive and urged merchants to comply with the law to maintain fairness to the people

“The Department will continue to closely monitor the price situation. with staff from the Department of Internal Trade and commercial offices continuously inspect to ensure that the retail price is consistent with the cost price And to prevent and suppress the opportunity to increase prices to affect consumers. Emphasize that operators must clearly display the price tag. and not seizing the opportunity to increase the price unreasonably There will be penalties under Section 29 of the Act on Prices of Goods and Services. Which is punishable by imprisonment for 7 years, a fine of 140,000 baht, or both imprisonment and fine and if not labeled showing the selling price of the product There is a fine of not more than 10,000 baht if the consumer sees the sale of products unfairly. or an unreasonable price increase Please notify the hotline 1569. Yes," Mr. Udom said.

Source: Thai News Agency